Site Event/Activity record EHG4565 - DBA and walkover survey - Glen Vidigill, Isle of Skye
Location
Location | Glen Vidigill |
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Grid reference | Centred NG 3847 3609 (719m by 697m) |
Map sheet | NG33NE |
Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Highland Archaeology Services Ltd
Date
Oct 2012
Description
Archaeological desk-based and walkover surveys were carried out by Highland Archaeology Services in 2012 to inform plans for construction of wind turbine at Glen Vidigill, Isle of Skye. Several important archaeological sites were noted in the vicinity and one significant area was likely to be affected by the proposed works. Recommendations included re-siting a borrow pit, recording a stone dyke where cut by the development, and a precautionary watching brief. <1>
Following a revision to the proposed access road line a rapid desk-based examination was undertaken in January 2013 to check whether this might affect features of cultural heritage significance. The new route was to run through an area dominated by former channels of the Vidigill Burn, and the potential for surviving buried archaeological evidence appeared low. Cultural heritage concerns seemed unlikely to arise in this area, and there were no recommendations for further archaeological fieldwork. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG26786 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Higgins, P. & Wood, J.. 2012. Glen Vidigill, Isle of Skye, Highland: Archaeological Survey. Highland Archaeology Services. Digital.
- <2> SHG26787 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J.. 2013. Glen Vidigill, Isle of Skye, Highland: Archaeological Survey: Addendum: Modified access road line. Highland Archaeology Services. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Mar 13 2015 11:11AM